People on the Street for Dec. 30

What do you think of the NRA's proposal to put armed guards in all schools in an attempt to stop school shootings?

Asked Friday outside the downtown Chico post office.

Joseph Cole, retired, Chico

It's not necessary. There aren't that many school shooting threats and who's going to pay for it?

Luke Sarona, social case worker, Chico

That might add to the already existing fear of shootings. It might be helpful in some areas where violence is a regular occurrence, but violence is a random occurrence. Who decides what schools get this protection and who predicts this sort of thing? A better solution would be some sort of education for school-aged children, counseling, anger management or the NRA educating kids about the effects or harms of firearms.

Heidi McMillin, medical assistant, Durham

Hands down, I think it's a good idea because of recent events and I have children in school. I'm for any measures taken to provide safety. My heart goes out to those in Newtown.

Laura Nelson, social worker, Paradise

I saw this thing that said, "We should put teachers in every gun store," and I liked that. Schools should be a safe place. When (children are) dropped off, it shouldn't be a military state. It's almost violence having it there. To the NRA, what world do we want our kids to have?

Josh Indar, educator, Chico

It's not going to work. It's just a scheme to sell more guns. That's always their solution — more guns. Most who thought this through know it's not a good idea. The NRA is just a trade industry group to ensure sales and make money. They don't care about civil rights or the Second Amendment. Why are they even a part of the conversation?